Corbins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corbins
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 Corbins
Location in Catalonia
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Community |  Catalonia |
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| Province | Lleida | ||
| Comarca | Segrià | ||
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| • Total | 21.0 km2 (8.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,431 | ||
| • Density | 68.14/km2 (176.5/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Corbinenc, corbinenca | ||
Corbins (pronounced koor-BINS) is a small town in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in an area called the Segrià, which is like a county.
Corbins is special because it sits right where two important rivers meet. These rivers are the Segre and the Noguera Ribagorçana. A local road connects Corbins to the city of Lleida, running alongside the Segre river.
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People of Corbins
This section tells us about the number of people living in Corbins over time. This is called demography.
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 959 | 1105 | 1009 | 1067 | 1034 | 1340 |
In 1900, about 959 people lived in Corbins. The population grew to over 1,100 by 1930. It then went down a bit before growing again. In 2007, there were 1,340 people living there. This shows how the number of residents has changed over many years.
Location and Geography
Corbins is part of the Lleida province in Catalonia. Catalonia is one of Spain's special regions.
Rivers and Surroundings
The town's location at the meeting point of the Segre and Noguera Ribagorçana rivers is very important. Rivers often provide water for farming and can be used for transport. The area around Corbins is likely green and fertile because of these rivers.
Getting Around
A local road connects Corbins to the larger city of Lleida. This road makes it easy for people to travel between the two places. It also helps with trade and getting supplies.
Government and Leadership
Like all towns, Corbins has a leader. This leader is called the Mayor.
The Mayor of Corbins
As of 2015, the mayor of Corbins was Jaume Camarasa Lesan. The mayor helps make decisions for the town. They work to improve the lives of the people who live there.
Quick Facts
- Corbins covers an area of about 21 square kilometers.
- It is located about 211 meters above sea level.
- In 2018, the total population was about 1,431 people.
- People from Corbins are called "Corbinenc" (for males) or "Corbinenca" (for females).
- You can find more information on the town's website: corbins.cat.
Images for kids
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A view of Corbins.
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The flag of Corbins.
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The coat of arms of Corbins.
See also
In Spanish: Corbíns para niños
